The Young Turks Bongino VS. Smith - January 9, 2026
Jan 10, 2026
In this enlightening discussion, Yasmin Khan, a journalist specializing in foreign policy, joins retired U.S. military lieutenant colonel Anthony Aguilar, who reveals troubling connections between U.S. law enforcement training and Israeli tactics. Abed Ayyub, from the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, discusses impactful advocacy, including a provocative billboard in Times Square. The trio delves into pressing issues like militarized policing, Palestinian rights, and the implications of political infighting within the MAGA movement.
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Violence As Political Entertainment
- Hosts identify a political culture that celebrates violence against ideological opponents as a core fascist tendency.
- John Iadarola ties defenders' rhetoric to a joy in others' suffering rather than genuine belief.
Pursue State Cases For Delayed Justice
- Pressure state-level legal action since federal control and presidential pardons limit immediate federal prosecution.
- Await post-administration accountability to pursue charges that a current DOJ may block.
DHS Claims Need Independent Corroboration
- DHS claims drive narratives (gang ties, attempted vehicle attack) without public evidence, mirroring patterns of federal-controlled accounts.
- Hosts caution reliance on DHS statements absent independent footage or witnesses.
